db Hotels and Resorts - Senior Plant Technician

db Hotels & Resorts is part of the db Group, Malta's largest hospitality operation, and operates some of the island's most prestigious properties, among them db Seabank Resort + Spa in Mellieħa and db San Antonio Hotel + Spa in Qawra — both 4-star superior All-Inclusive resorts.

The db Group's portfolio extends well beyond these hotels, encompassing three Hard Rock Cafe restaurants, Starbucks Malta, Blu Beach Club, Amami, Westreme, and Nine Lives & AKI. This diverse, group-wide operation gives team members exposure to a wide range of hospitality and catering environments

under one roof.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Plant Technician to take a lead technical role within our Maintenance/Engineering team. The successful candidate will oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of the hotel's plant and mechanical systems, providing hands-on technical expertise while guiding and supporting junior technicians to ensure all equipment runs safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Take the lead on operating, monitoring, and maintaining plant room equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, HVAC systems, and water treatment plant

- Plan and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for all mechanical and electromechanical plant equipment

- Diagnose complex faults and lead on repairs, minimising downtime and disruption to hotel operations

- Oversee the pool plant, water systems, and related filtration/pumping equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards

- Guide, train, and supervise junior plant technicians and maintenance staff, allocating tasks and reviewing work quality

- Maintain accurate logs of plant readings, maintenance carried out, and any irregularities, and report on plant performance to management

- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and lead on risk assessments related to plant operations

- Act as first point of escalation for plant-related breakdowns or emergencies, including on-call/shift cover as required

- Liaise with external contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies for specialised servicing, repairs, or inspections

- Support budgeting and planning for plant maintenance, upgrades, and capital projects

- Work closely with the Maintenance Manager on wider technical and preventive maintenance strategy across the property

Requirements:

- Several years of proven experience as a Plant Technician or similar role, with prior experience in a senior, lead, or supervisory capacity, ideally within a hotel, resort, or large commercial facility

- Strong technical expertise in mechanical/electromechanical plant systems (boilers, chillers, HVAC, pumps, pool plant, etc.)

- Relevant technical qualification (mechanical, electrical, or building services) required

- Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

- Solid understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance requirements relevant to plant operations

- Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and plan maintenance schedules

- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and be available for emergency call-outs

- Good English communication skills, both written and verbal